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the GIMP How-to Videos Available

A new series of how-to videos on the GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) have been introduced. the GIMP is an Open Source alternative to PhotoShop. Because it is Open Source, it is free to use.

the GIMP is a full-featured image program that can do pretty much everything Adobe Photoshop can do - but it is a lot easier on your budget. If you have put off acquiring a top notch image program because of the cost, you will want to get the GIMP.

the GIMP is also cross-platform compatible. There is a simple installer for Windows that you can download and install.

For Linux desktop user, try the GIMP website or search for an installer for your Linux platform. For example, the Ubuntu GIMP package is available here.

For Mac OS X users, the choices a bit more complicated. You can run the GIMP under X-Window (X-11) on any OS X Mac (install X-11 from your installer disks). If you only need lite version, Seashore 0.1.9, based on the GIMP GNU code, is in the early stages of development, but uses the Mac Aqua interface (doesn’t need X-11). There is some info on X-11 and Macs on the Apple website.

Once you have the GIMP installed, you can muddle through the learning curve yourself or you can seek expert instruction. If you choose expert instruction, there are a few place that can offer help.

The How Do I Do That? Videos website offers the complete set of 15 how-to videos on the GIMP to it’s Members. But membership is just $9.95 per month - that sure beats the multi-hundred dollar price tag of PhotoShop. The How Do I Do That? Videos site also offer videos on a variety of subjects. See the video list at How Do I Do That? Videos for more information.

I have been using the GIMP as an alternative to PhotoShop on my Mac under X-11 and on my PCs. Using X-11 undermines some of the elegance of the Macintosh OS, but those extra bucks I saved feel good.

Whether you need a full-featured image manipulation program or just do some light work like sizing images or touching up photos of the family, give the GIMP a try. And if you are a Real Estate professional who needs to adjust and size images for use on the web, the GIMP is ideal.